The list of the 32 largest MLB contracts by average annual value (AAV) includes Shohei Ohtani at the top with $70 million, followed by Juan Soto at $51 million. Notable contracts also feature Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander with AAVs of approximately $43.3 million. Other significant players include Aaron Judge and Alex Bregman, each at $40 million, while several players share the $31 million mark. The AAV calculations vary due to deferred money in some contracts, influencing luxury tax assessments.
